The 'Spider-Man' actress will star in 'Mud' director Jeff Nichols' sci-fi drama about a father who goes on the run with his eight-year-old son when he discovers the boy has mysterious special powers, according to Deadline.

The actress' upcoming movie roles include the eagerly anticipated Will Ferrell comedy 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' - which will see the comedy star reprise his most famous role as news anchor Ron Burgundy - and thriller 'The Two Faces of January', in which she'll star alongside Viggo Mortensen.

Dunst is best known for playing Mary Jane Watson, Spider-Man's iconic flame-haired love interest, in Sam Raimi's superhero trilogy, starring alongside Tobey Maguire and James Franco.